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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.68, 2,220.30 and 1,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.68, 2,220.30 and 1,259.76 is: 1,737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.68 : 2,220.30 = 1,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.68/2,220.30 = 1,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.68x = 2,220.30 × 1,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.68x = 2,797,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,045.13/1,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.64

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